Bridget Urlacher, 86

A funeral Mass for Bridget Urlacher, 86, of New England, was 10:00 a.m., Friday, Aug. 4, 2017 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, New England with Father Gary Benz celebrating.Burial will take place in St. Mary’s Cemetery.

Visitation for Bridget was from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 3, 2017 at Stevenson Funeral Home with a rosary and vigil service being held at 7:00 p.m.

Bridget Marie Splichal was born June 13, 1931 in Dickinson, the daughter of Joe and Barbara (Kenzel) Splichal.She grew up in Dickinson and attended school at St. Wenceslaus Catholic School through the eighth grade.Bridget began working at the Lisco Inn as well at the local hospital and nursing home doing laundry.It was during this time that Bridget met Ralph Urlacher.The couple was united in marriage on January 8, 1958 in New England.To this union six children were born:Richard, Kenny, Debbie, Bev, Karen, and Barbie.Together, Bridget and Ralph raised their family on the farm located on the south side of West Rainy Butte.In 2005, she moved into New England and it is where she has made her home ever since.

Bridget was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church and Altar Guild in New England, New England Lions Clubs, 40-8’s, and TOPS.Bridget loved and cherished spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.They brought her great joy.She enjoyed spending time watching games shows and playing Bingo.She could often be found outside in her flower and vegetable gardens.Bridget loved to cook borscht soup and dumpling soup, baking and entertaining.She was famous for her refrigerator pickles, banana bread and chocolate chip cookies and shared them with all.She was a very social person and enjoyed dancing